Redwood City, CA · standard
ZIP Code 94063
San Mateo County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,949
- 1,806/sq mi High-density area
- $116,760
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,042,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Redwood City pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,806
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 94063 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 94063 (Redwood City, CA) fell -7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 330.5 in 2023 to 306.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 94063 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Redwood City, San Mateo County, California, with 30,949 residents across 17.1 square miles, a density of 1,806 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 94063 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,760 (15% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,166. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,042,500 (35% above the average California ZIP), with only 31.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,809.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Mateo County, so 94063 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 94063
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redwood City, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 94063.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
227 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
177 establishments
- Construction
Construction
176 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
167 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
145 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 94063, Redwood City, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
30,949
Population
17.1
Area (sq mi)
1,806
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 94063?
33.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
42.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$116,760
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$56,166
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 94063 ranks nationally
Redwood City, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$116,760 Top 11% higher than 89% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,259housing units
12,259
Total Housing Units
11,427
Occupied Units
832
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,042,500
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$2,809
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 94063 have decreased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 287 |
| 2021 | +0.1% | 288 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 333 |
| 2023 | -0.8% | 330 |
| 2024 | -7.4% | 306 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,545 business establishments in ZIP 94063, employing approximately 37,534 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,532,440,000.
1,545
Businesses
37,534
Employees
$6.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 227 | 14.7% |
| Retail trade | 177 | 11.5% |
| Construction | 176 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 167 | 10.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 145 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 140 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 93 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 79 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 75 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 67 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 59 | 3.8% |
| Information | 59 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 30 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 94063 vs 94027 →
ZIP 94063 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94025
Menlo Park (94025)
40,526 residents
- 94061
Redwood City (94061)
36,245 residents
- 94404
San Mateo (94404)
33,749 residents
- 94063
Redwood City (94063)
30,949 residents
- 94070
San Carlos (94070)
29,166 residents
- 94002
Belmont (94002)
25,992 residents
- 94301
Palo Alto (94301)
16,995 residents
- 94305 13,862
Stanford (94305)
13,862 residents
- 94065 11,359
Redwood City (94065)
11,359 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 94063 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 94063 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 94027
Atherton (94027)
$250,000 median income
- 94028
Portola Valley (94028)
$250,000 median income
- 94301
Palo Alto (94301)
$242,006 median income
- 94070
San Carlos (94070)
$240,074 median income
- 94025
Menlo Park (94025)
$216,601 median income
- 94065
Redwood City (94065)
$215,955 median income
- 94002
Belmont (94002)
$203,965 median income
- 94404
San Mateo (94404)
$192,332 median income
- 94061
Redwood City (94061)
$146,265 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 94063 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94027 | Atherton, CA | 7,089 | 2.9 mi |
| 94061 | Redwood City, CA | 36,245 | 2.8 mi |
| 94070 | San Carlos, CA | 29,166 | 3.4 mi |
| 94025 | Menlo Park, CA | 40,526 | 2.9 mi |
| 94065 | Redwood City, CA | 11,359 | 3.5 mi |
| 94301 | Palo Alto, CA | 16,995 | 4.7 mi |
| 94002 | Belmont, CA | 25,992 | 5.2 mi |
| 94305 | Stanford, CA | 13,862 | 5.7 mi |
| 94404 | San Mateo, CA | 33,749 | 5.4 mi |
| 94028 | Portola Valley, CA | 6,534 | 8.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 94063, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (30,949 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 94063 in?
ZIP code 94063 (Redwood City) is located in San Mateo County, California. San Mateo County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-mateo-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 94063?
ZIP code 94063 in Redwood City, CA has a population of 30,949 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 94063?
The median household income in ZIP 94063 is $116,760, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 94063?
The median home value in ZIP 94063 is $1,042,500, which is 275% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 94063?
The largest racial group in ZIP 94063 is Two or More Ethnicities at 26.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 64.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 94063?
ZIP code 94063 has 1,545 business establishments employing approximately 37,534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 94063?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 94063 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (227), Retail trade (177), Construction (176). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 94063?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 94063 decreased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 94063?
In ZIP code 94063, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 94063?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 94063 is 23.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 94063?
In ZIP code 94063, approximately 31.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 94063?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 94063 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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